Tangy Hibiscus-Lime Iced Tea
A refreshing iced tea brewed with dried hibiscus flowers and balanced with tangy lime syrup. Perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup warm water
- ¾ cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 8 cups cold water
- Ice cubes (for serving)
- Zest of 1 lime (for syrup)
Instructions
- Bring sugar, warm water, and lime zest to a boil. Remove from heat and let steep for 30 minutes. Strain into a measuring cup to make lime syrup.
- Bring cold water and hibiscus flowers to a boil in a large saucepan. Remove from heat and steep for 20 minutes. Chill.
- Strain hibiscus tea into a pitcher. Stir in 1/2 cup lime syrup, or to taste. Serve over ice cubes.
Notes
Substitute dried rose hips or hibiscus herbal tea blends if dried hibiscus flowers are unavailable.
